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Stunning cottage built in 1887
Gorgeous lounge with flame-effect fire
Elegant welcome into one of the property's lounge areas
Second lounge with wood burner and further seating
Pool/air hockey table for hours of fun
Relax with all the family in front of the woodburner
Dining area just off one of the lounge's
Dine together with all the family
Extend your dining, or enjoy a cream tea in the conservatory
Great sized kitchen to cook together
Stunning feature Rayburn
Spacious master bedroom with ample storage
Pretty details
Ample storage space with a full wall wardrobe
Second double bedroom
Great sized room with feature wall design
Twin bedroom located at one end of the house
Restful twin room
Further twin bedroom
Great for the little ones
Bathroom with shower over bath
Pretty area to sit in the evening with lights and chimnea
Explore the wonders of the huge garden
Large garden perfect for al fresco dining
Plant your own seeds in the greenhouse
Hours and hours of outdoor fun
View towards this stunning cottage
Enjoy summer days relaxing in the garden
1 / 28  Stunning cottage built in 1887
2 / 28  Gorgeous lounge with flame-effect fire
3 / 28  Elegant welcome into one of the property's lounge areas
4 / 28  Second lounge with wood burner and further seating
5 / 28  Pool/air hockey table for hours of fun
6 / 28  Relax with all the family in front of the woodburner
7 / 28  Dining area just off one of the lounge's
8 / 28  Dine together with all the family
9 / 28  Extend your dining, or enjoy a cream tea in the conservatory
10 / 28  Great sized kitchen to cook together
11 / 28  Stunning feature Rayburn
12 / 28  Spacious master bedroom with ample storage
13 / 28  Pretty details
14 / 28  Ample storage space with a full wall wardrobe
15 / 28  Second double bedroom
16 / 28  Great sized room with feature wall design
17 / 28  Twin bedroom located at one end of the house
18 / 28  Restful twin room
19 / 28  Further twin bedroom
20 / 28  Great for the little ones
21 / 28  Bathroom with shower over bath
22 / 28  Pretty area to sit in the evening with lights and chimnea
23 / 28  Explore the wonders of the huge garden
24 / 28  Large garden perfect for al fresco dining
25 / 28  Plant your own seeds in the greenhouse
26 / 28  Hours and hours of outdoor fun
27 / 28  View towards this stunning cottage
28 / 28  Enjoy summer days relaxing in the garden

Gunn Cottage

Barnstaple (5mls E), Devon
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Family friendly
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Large cottage garden with choice of seating area providing a perfect venue for al fresco dining
  • The property benefits from two lounges, one with a games table great for a game of pool or air hockey
  • Walkers can enjoy exploring the Tarka Trail, South West Coast Path and Exmoor national park
  • Expansive sandy beaches at Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are just a short drive away
Property code: 73949

Blending original features with modern design, this spacious four-bedroom property enjoys a peaceful rural location between the North Devon coastline and Exmoor National Park, perfect for families seeking to explore the area. The popular surfing beaches of Saunton Sands (12.5 miles) and Croyde (15 miles) are within easy reach, as is the South West Coast Path for a day walking the rugged coastline. Barnstaple (5 miles) is a thriving market town with a museum, cinema and theatre, along with a choice of bars and restaurants for an evening out.

Step into the generous entrance hall where there is plenty of space to hang up coats and leads, if your four-legged friends are also enjoying a holiday. A small set of steps lead to a cosy lounge where you can unwind on the comfy sofa in front of your favourite TV programme. Cook up a storm in the cottage-style kitchen and share meals around the elegant table in the dining area. Take breakfast in the lovely conservatory, enjoying the views across the garden. For sociable evenings, there is a second lounge/games room where you can relax late into the evenings. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms. The family bathroom can also be found on this floor and there is a shower room on the ground floor too. Outside is a large cottage garden where red brick paths lead to the period greenhouse and summerhouse. Dine alfresco on the undercover patio area where a chiminea allows you to enjoy the outdoors late into the night.

Situated in a quiet location close to Barnstaple, the North Devon countryside and coastline are within easy reach. Cycle the Tarka Trail (5 miles) to explore the peaceful countryside and quaint villages along the route. Get close to the Exmoor Beast at Exmoor Zoo (6.5 miles), a fun day out for the whole family, or swim with sea lions at Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (12 miles). For a memorable experience, enjoy a nostalgic steam train ride through the scenic landscape at Woody Bay (15.5 miles).

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 double and 2 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, and 1 shower room with WC
  • Rayburn stove, separate electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Electric and central heating included
  • On-road parking available
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Beach 11 miles, shop 5 miles and pub 3 miles
  • Smart TV in main lounge and TV in games room and Bluetooth music player
  • Pool table
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lee 23rd September 2023

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Beautiful cottage with a hunter feal, and tons of character. North Devon is a real hidden gem area of the country, with plenty to so and see. There is something for everyone, wildlife parks such as the one at Combe Martin for kids, or surfing the coast for the big kids in places such as Suanton sands. There are very nice places to wine and dine. I Read morerecommend the Jack Russell at Swimbridge. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 11th September 2023

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Awful parking space, big tv room stinks of dog pee, Mattresses very uncomfy , garden over grown making it dark inside cottage an much smaller than appears in photo, fridges leak water , an every appliance an lamp pulled out difficult to get over sofa to plug in with arthritis, so many steps, ,no sockets in king size room at all , ive rented many coRead morettages an while it looks nice i was so glad to get home an finally get sleep in my own bed. Hide

Reviewed by William 2nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Stephen 26th August 2023

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Reviewed by Helen 22nd July 2023

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We enjoyed a lovely family holiday with teenagers, grandparents and three dogs.

Reviewed by David 15th July 2023

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Reviewed by Shaun 1st October 2022

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Lovely cottage and garden. Brilliant helpful owners and Andy the caretaker too.

Reviewed by Jane 20th August 2022

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A large comfortable and clean cottage which was enjoyed by three generations. Garden was lovely which the children loved exploring. Plenty of toys for them to play with especially the pool table. The welcome pack was a really nice surprise which was much appreciated by the adults ,children and the dog. Set in a really peaceful hamlet. Shops about 1Read more5 mins drive and local pub about 5 mins drive. Plenty of lovely sandy beaches especially Saunton Sands which is dog friendly. A really lovely holiday Hide

Reviewed by David 23rd July 2022

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We absolutely loved the cottage. Beautiful garden and brilliant location. The pool table got used every day and thank you for the cake, wine and dog treats.

Reviewed by Rosie 25th June 2022

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Lovely property, very clean and needed for a break. Overall a wonderful experience!

Reviewed by Nicola 4th June 2022

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Fabulous house - very clean, 5 stars for the cleaning team! Great garden, with shelter which we found very useful when it rained. Dog friendly beaches close by. Thank you.

Reviewed by Natalie 28th May 2022

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Lovely clean house with lots of facilities. Plenty of space outside too.

Reviewed by Jennifer 30th April 2022

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A very well equipped and comfortable house. The garden is lovely and if the weather had been warmer we would have spent the evenings out there the garden is relatively safe for dogs as it is fenced. however be careful of the steps and level changes if you have elderly or younger children in your party.. parking is on a country road, which can be buRead moresy at times but there was room for our 3 cars. A very nice cottage with plenty of room for 6 or 8 people. Hide

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Stunning cottage built in 1887
Gorgeous lounge with flame-effect fire
Elegant welcome into one of the property's lounge areas
Second lounge with wood burner and further seating
Pool/air hockey table for hours of fun
Relax with all the family in front of the woodburner
Dining area just off one of the lounge's
Dine together with all the family
Extend your dining, or enjoy a cream tea in the conservatory
Great sized kitchen to cook together
Stunning feature Rayburn
Show 16 moreSpacious master bedroom with ample storage

Location

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